Deering Goodtime Special Banjo with Resonator

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Built for players who want rich tone and impressive volume without breaking the bank, the Deering Goodtime Special Banjo with Resonator is a true standout in its class. Featuring Deering’s patented steel tone ring and a resonator back, this model delivers powerful projection and a crisp, sparkling tone that easily cuts through in bluegrass jams or band settings. Made in Spring Valley, California by dedicated banjo craftsmen, this American-built instrument features a rock maple neck, violin-grade 3-ply maple rim, and refined components that elevate both tone and playability. Whether you’re a developing player or a seasoned picker, the Goodtime Special is a dependable, performance-ready banjo that feels great in hand and sounds even better. This banjo is available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features/Specs

Body

• Resonator Wood: 3-ply Poplar/Maple Combination
• Resonator Finish: Satin
• Resonator Diameter: 13 7/8"
• Resonator Sidewalls: Straight
• Rim: 3-ply Violin Grade Maple
• Rim Diamete: 11”
• Tone Ring: Patented Goodtime Special Steel Tone Ring
• Flange: Two-Piece Goodtime Series Flange
• Head: 11" Frosted High Crown
• Tension Hoop: Beveled Steel
• Tailpiece: Deering Patented Goodtime Tailpiece
• Armrest: Goodtime Armrest
• Bridge: 5/8" Goodtime Smile Bridge
• Hardware Plating: US Bronze Powder Finish
• Finish: Hand-Rubbed Polyurethane with Carnauba Wax

Neck

• Neck Wood: Rock Maple
• Neck Shape: Comfortable “D” Shape
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Scale Length: 26 1/4"
• Nut Width: 1 1/4"
• Nut Material: Lexan Polycarbonate
• Fingerboard Inlays: Hardwood Art Deco Style
• Frets: 22 Nickel Silver
• Tuners: Sealed Geared Tuners
• 5th String Tuner: Goodtime Geared 5th String

Hardware

• Hooks & Nuts: 16 Flat J-Hooks, 9/32" Hex Nuts
• Coordinator Rod: Quiet Alloy Rod for Enhanced Resonance
• Bridge Pins: Standard 5-string

Miscellaneous

• Made in: USA (Spring Valley, CA)
•  Case: Not Included